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Alternate Names
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Aspirate MC&S, Aspirate Culture, Bile MC&S, Abscess MC&S, Gallbladder MC&S, Breast Collection MC&S, Pelvic fluid/aspirate MC&S, Seroma MC&S |
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Test Code
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ASP |
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Testing Laboratory
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Microbiology |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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Aspirate MCS includes, but is not limited to, the following sample types:
- Asceptically aspirated pus
- Swab of would fluid or exudate
- Curettings from: draining, sinus, fistula, or biopsy
If anaerobes are suspected it is preferable to send the syringe (needle discarded) to the laboratory immediately.
Please clearly state site and nature of wound.
Aspirate MCS does NOT include specimens collected from a drain tube or specimens from the eye. Please refer to Drain Fluid MCS (Fluid) Test or Eye Fluid MCS (Fluid) Test. |
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Collection Instructions
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- Collect 2 - 10 mL and place most of the aspirated material into a sterile container (70ml yellow top).
- If collecting in syringe due to low volume (<0.5ml) , discard the needle and cap the syringe. Send syringe to laboratory.
- If Cytology and/or Biochemistry required please separate if possible, into 2 or 3 sterile containers (70ml yellow top).
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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As Required |
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Min Test Volume
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None |
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Add On Test Suitability
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This test can be added up to 5 days from collection, if refrigerated. |
